September 2023 - Hyundai i20 Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this variants explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Hyundai i20 petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2023 i20 facelift’s petrol variants and the features to figure out which variant is worth buying for a good value for money and ownership experience. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the 2023 Hyundai i20 with its competitors and other petrol-powered B2-segment hatchbacks like Maruti Nexa Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Tata Altroz.

Hyundai i20

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai i20 Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Hyundai i20 petrol are:

  • The i20 has a strong road presence because of its wide body, which is wider than even the C-segment sedans
  • All variants are well loaded with features and justify the incremental price gaps over lower variants; Magna and Asta offer tremendous value over the lower trims

The Hyundai i20 petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • 1.2L petrol-automatic is not available in the otherwise well-loaded Asta variant and the reasonably loaded Magna variant
  • Missing features like split seats and rear armrest
  • It gets only 2 cup holders for front seat occupants; you get only 1 if you buy the variant with the air purifier; Addressed with Sep 2023 update as air purifier is removed from feature list
  • DCT automatic transmission has a questionable long-term reliability as it’s yet to prove itself in the Indian driving and climatic conditions; after Sep 2023 update, this is only applicable for N Line DCT automatic variants
  • The higher variants carry a higher ex-showroom price than other B2-segment hatchbacks

What Is The Price Of Hyundai i20 Petrol Variants?

The Hyundai i20 is available with a 1.2L normal petrol engine and you can have it with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. The manual transmission is available in all 5 variants with prices ranging from Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The automatic transmission is available in the Sportz and Asta (O) variants with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 9.38 lakh and Rs. 11.01 lakh, respectively. The CVT automatic costs around Rs. 1.05 lakh more than the comparable manual variants.

HYUNDAI I20 PETROL | PRICES

EX-SHOWROOM | SEPTEMBER 2023

Variant

Petrol-Manual

Diff

Petrol-Automatic

Era

Rs. 6,99,490

-

-

Magna

Rs. 7,69,900

-

-

Sportz

Rs. 8,32,900

Rs. 1,05,000

Rs. 9,37,900

Asta

Rs. 9,28,900

-

-

Asto (O)

Rs. 9,97,900

Rs. 1,03,100

Rs. 11,01,000

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Hyundai i20 Petrol Era - Base Model Standard Features

The base Era variant is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The most notable standard features of the i20 base model are:

  • Body-coloured door handles outside mirrors
  • ESC, HSA
  • 6 airbags
  • Day/night inside mirror
  • 5x 3-point seatbelts
  • Sunglass holder
  • 14-inch steel wheels
  • Manual central locking

This variant doesn’t get a few important features like:

  • Music system
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Power mirrors
  • Remote central locking
  • Rear parcel tray

2023 HYUNDAI i20 ERA

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

Functional

Style

Std. safety features

4x door pockets

All-around black garnish

2x front side thorax airbags

Passenger seat back pocket

Silver skid plate

2x curtain airbags

Sunglass holder

Body-coloured bumpers

Electronic stability control

Fixed rear headrests

Body-coloured door handles

Hill start assist

Idle start/stop

Body-coloured mirrors

Day/night inside mirror

Front power windows

Black B-pillar tape

Manual central locking

Tilt & telescopic steering

14-inch steel wheels

Impact-sensing auto door unlock

Adjustable front headrests

Black-grey interior

Speed-sensing auto door lock

Dead pedal

Fabric upholstery

Front seatbelt pretensioners

C-type front usb port

 

ISOFIX

Front 12V power outlet

 

5x 3-point seatbelts

Front cabin lights

 
 

Internally-adjustable outside mirrors

 

Considering the nominal incremental cost for the higher Magna variant, the lack of several must-have features in the base model and the list of must-have features of the Magna trim, we’ll suggest all budget buyers to buy the Magna instead of the i20 Era.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Era vs Magna Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Magna variant also gets the same petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 7.70 lakh. It’s Rs. 70,410 more expensive than the lower Era variant.

HYUNDAI I20 ERA VS MAGNA | PRICES

Powertrain

Era

Difference

Magna

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 6,99,490

Rs. 70,410

Rs. 7,69,900

For the additional price, the Magna variant gets the following features over the base Era variant:

  • TPMS
  • Wheel covers with larger steel wheels
  • Remote central locking
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
  • Rear power windows
  • Front armrest
  • Power mirrors

In this variant, you might miss important features like:

  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Rear parcel tray
  • Rear camera

HYUNDAI I20 MAGNA

FEATURES OVER ERA

Safety & Style

Infotainment

Functional

Larger 15-inch steel wheels

8-inch touchscreen

Follow-me-home headlamps

Wheel covers

Wireless Apple Carplay 

Passenger vanity mirror

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Wireless Android Auto

Driver window 1-touch down

Remote central locking

4x speakers

Rear power windows

Shark-fin antenna

2x tweeters

Rear AC vents

LED DRLs

USB & Bluetooth

Front armrest

 

Steering-mounted controls

Power mirrors

 

Voice commands

Rear USB charger

   

Auto headlamps

The Magna variant is a fantastic choice for buyers who don’t want to stretch their budget any further. We wish it also offered the option of an automatic transmission.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Magna vs Sportz Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Sportz variant is available with both petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrains. With the petrol-manual powertrain, it costs Rs. 8.33 lakh. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 9.38 lakh, which is Rs. 1.05 lakh more than the manual. Compared to the Magna petrol-manual, it costs Rs. 63,000 more.

HYUNDAI I20 MAGNA VS SPORTZ | PRICES

Powertrain

Magna

Difference

Sportz

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 7,69,900

Rs. 63,000

Rs. 8,32,900

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,05,000

Petrol-Auto

-

-

Rs. 9,37,900

The Sportz variant gets the following features over the lower Magna variant:

  • Rear camera
  • Rear defogger
  • Rear parcel tray
  • Cruise control
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Larger 16-inch wheels with covers
  • Auto AC
  • Cooled glovebox

In this variant, you might miss important features like:

  • LED or projector headlamps
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

HYUNDAI I20 SPORTZ

FEATURES OVER MAGNA

Safety

Functional

Style

Rear parking camera

Rear parcel tray

LED tail lamps

Live rear camera feed

Auto AC

Chrome exterior detailing

Emergency stop signal

Power folding mirrors w/ auto fold

Turn indicators on outside mirrors

Rear defogger

Cooled glovebox

Larger 16-inch style wheel with covers

 

Cruise control

Black side garnish

 

Height-adjustable driver seat

Black outside mirrors (dual tone only)

 

Drive modes (automatic only)

Fabric + leather upholstery (dual tone only)

From a value standpoint, the Sportz is not the best option but it earns our top recommendation for the balance of must-have and good-to-have features. Moreover, it’s not a poor value option in any way. In fact, it more than justifies the incremental cost over the base model. It just doesn’t manage to earn the top spot.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Sportz vs Asta Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Asta variant is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain and it costs Rs. 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 96,000 more than the lower Sportz variant.

HYUNDAI I20 SPORTZ VS ASTA | PRICES

Powertrain

Sportz

Difference

Asta

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 8,32,900

Rs. 96,000

Rs. 9,28,900

Difference

Rs. 1,05,000

 

-

Petrol-Auto

Rs. 9,37,900

-

-

The Asta variant gets the following features over the Sportz variant:

  • LED headlamps
  • Sliding front armrest
  • Bose sound system with subwoofer
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Machined alloy wheels
  • Soft-touch finish on dashboard
  • Ambient lighting
  • Puddle lamps
  • Leather steering and gear knob
  • Rear wiper

In this variant, you might miss features like:

  • Rear armrest
  • A larger touchscreen
  • Adjustable rear headrests

HYUNDAI I20 ASTA

FEATURES OVER SPORTZ

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

LED headlamps

Puddle lamps

Headlamp integrated LED DRLs

Rear washer wiper

Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop

Chrome door handles

Anti-theft alarm

Sliding front armrest

16-inch machined alloy wheels

Bose sound system

Wireless phone charger

Ambient lighting

+2x tweeters

1-touch up driver power window

Leather steering wheel & gear knob

+1x subwoofer

Boot lamp

Sunroof

   

Soft-touch finish on dashboard

   

Leather door armrest

The Asta variant is the most value for money option in the entire i20 lineup but it gets mostly good-to-have features. So, you can consider upgrading to it if you find them desirable.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Asta vs Asta (O) Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Asta (O) is the top model of the Hyundai i20 and it gets both the petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrains. The i20 Asta (O) petrol-manual costs Rs. 9.98 lakh while the automatic costs Rs. 11.01 lakh. The i20 Asta (O) is Rs. 69,000 more expensive than the lower Asta variant.

HYUNDAI I20 ASTA VS ASTA (O) | PRICES

Powertrain

Asta

Difference

Asta (O)

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 9,28,900

Rs. 69,000

Rs. 9,97,900

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,03,100

Petrol-Auto

-

-

Rs. 11,01,000

The Asta (O) variant gets the following features over the Asta variant:

  • Larger touchscreen
  • Wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto
  • Telematics
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts
  • Fabric+leather upholstery
  • Adjustable rear headrests

In this variant, you might miss features like:

  • Wireless smartphone connectivity
  • Rear armrest

HYUNDAI I20 ASTA (O) TOP MODEL

FEATURES OVER ASTA

Infotainment

Functional & Style

Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen

Height-adjustable front seatbelts

Wired Apple CarPlay

Adjustable rear headrests

Wired Android Auto

Fabric + leather upholstery

Telematics

 

The top model of the i20 gets almost exclusively good-to-have features, so we won’t encourage you to buy it. Moreover, when the lower Asta offers far better value, there’s no point in throwing it all away for a few features, which you may not even appreciate all that often during the ownership.

Which Variant Of The 2023 Hyundai i20 Petrol Should You Buy?

For the i20 petrol-manual buyers, there are 2 straightforward choices. The Magna is for budget buyers while the Sportz is our top recommendation. The Asta trim is also worth upgrading to if you like some of its features. Meanwhile, the base model is not recommended and the top model is an expensive upgrade.

HYUNDAI I20 PETROL-MANUAL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

Era

Rank 5

Rs. 6,99,490

Not recommended

Magna

Rank 2

Rs. 7,69,900

Suitable upgrade for budget buyers

Sportz

Rank 3

Rs. 8,32,900

Top recommended

Asta

Rank 1

Rs. 9,28,900

Worth upgrading

Asto (O)

Rank 4

Rs. 9,97,900

Expensive upgrade

For the i20 petrol-CVT automatic buyers, the Sportz variant is our top recommendation. The price jump to the i20 Asta (O) is quite big but worth it from a value standpoint for the additional features.

HYUNDAI I20 PETROL-AUTOMATIC

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

Sportz

Rank 2

Rs. 9,37,900

Top recommended

Asta (O)

Rank 1

Rs. 11,01,000

Can upgrade

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Hyundai i20 Petrol?

The i20’s 1.2L normal petrol engine offers performance, which is on par with the rivals. It’s all business as usual in this department; no deal breakers but nothing outstanding either.

HYUNDAI I20 PETROL VS RIVALS

NON-TURBO PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

i20

Altroz

Glanza/Baleno

Displacement

1.2L

1.2L

1.2L Mild Hybrid

Cylinder

4

3

4

Cubic Capacity

1197cc

1199cc

1197cc

Power

83PS / 88PS (CVT) @ 6000rpm

86PS @ 6000rpm

90PS @ 6000rpm

Torque

115Nm @ 4200rpm

113Nm @ 3300rpm

113Nm @ 4400rpm

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

NA

19.33kmpl

22.35kmpl

Automatic 

CVT

6DCT

5AMT

Auto FE

NA

NA

22.94kmpl

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2023 Hyundai i20 Facelift?

In terms of dimensions, the i20 offers phenomenal road presence as it’s wider than even the C-segment sedans and it’s almost up there with the C-segment SUVs like the Grand Vitara and Hyundai Creta. The i20 also has the longest wheelbase in its segment. Its wheel size, ground clearance and boot space are about average for a B2-segment hatchback.

HYUNDAI I20 vs COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

i20

Altroz

Glanza/Baleno

Length

3995mm

3990mm

3990mm

Width

1775mm

1755mm

1745mm

Height

1505mm

1523mm

1500mm

Wheelbase

2580mm

2501mm

2520mm

Boot Space

311L

345L

318L

Ground Clearance

170mm

165mm

170mm*

Fuel Tank

37L

37L

37L

Tyre Size (Base)

185/65 R15

165/80 R14

185/65 R15

Tyre Size (Top)

195/55 R16

195/55 R16

195/55 R16

*Estimated

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2023 Hyundai i20?

The 2023 i20 facelift is available in the following 6 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options:

  • Silver
  • Grey
  • Dark blue
  • White
  • Red
  • Greenish grey
  • Red with black roof
  • White with black roof

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto, Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Verna

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Altroz, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

1 Comments

  1. C Chaitanya Sanaboyina says:
    May 11 2023 23:59:30

    About I20 Asta - 1.2 petrol manual version is the sunroof available in this version which costs 8,40,000/- ex showroom price ? i remember the showroom guys are not providing this version which has sunroof, how can i get the clarification about the sunroof in available in asta 1.2 petrol manual version

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